Gour Das Bysack (sometimes parts of his name have been transliterated as Gaur, Dass, Dos, Bysac) was a Bengali writer prominent in the late 19th century. He was known for his friendship with Michael Madhusudan Dutta. He died before 1901.[1]
| Gour Das Bysack | |
| Birth Date: | 1826 |
| Birth Place: | Burrabazar, Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Death Date: | 1899 (Age 72-73) |
| Death Place: | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Occupation: | Writer |
| Alma Mater: | Hindu College |
Born in the Basak Family of Burabazar, he was a classmate of Michael Madhusudan Dutt while studying in Hindu College. He was also a companion of social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.[2] Although he did not influence the original writings, he was closely involved in the cultural field of the time. He played a significant role in the play Ratnabali
He was a Fellow of Calcutta University, a member of the Philological Society of England and the Indian Association. He was a member and general secretary of the Bengal Royal Asiatic Society. He Also established a school in Baranagar.